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Old 05-05-2003, 06:44 AM
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I want to start scratch building EPP planes but am battling to find a supplier of EPP in the UK - can anyone point me in the right direction please?

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The last UK EPP maker closed a couple of years ago, as far as i know Phoenix Models brought up what was left. I guess hes now run out of that stock and has to import but he might sell you some blocks. be warned tho, its a pain in the ass to cut, it melts and sticks to your hot wire like nothing else
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Thanks, phillybaby for the reply - I'll contact Phoenix Models.

Do you know of any alternative foams that provide similar characteristics to EPP yet are easier to work with?

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theres EPE, white closed cell foam, i did cut a Spitfire fuz from it, but its the same to hotwire as EPP, maybe slightly better, but its stressed, and will twist after cutting

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